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A Record Night

Allow me to breeze past your drive-by-drive recap of what was ultimately a breeze on Saturday. Penn State scored on their first five drives of the game, taking a failed fourth down conversion by Nebraska at their own 2-yard line and turning it into the first touchdown of the game. They followed up with a […]

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Penn State at the Black Knight Invitational

Time once again for Coach Cael to load the crew on the bus and head up the scenic Hudson Valley for a day of rounding into folk style form. The competition isn’t the stiffest that we’ll see this season but it’s always a great venue for break out performances by some new faces to the […]

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Penn State 2, Minnesota 1: Farewell, 2025

After five games of struggles, Penn State’s power play found its game again, scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Minnesota on Saturday night. The Nittany Lions won their final game before the extended holiday break to earn a split against a desperate Minnesota team. Penn State had lost its previous eight games at Mariucci […]

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19 days ago | 1 read

Three Takeaways From Penn State’s 37-10 Win Over Nebraska

1) 50 on the ground Kaytron Allen ran for 50 yards on Penn State’s first drive to set the tone for the rest of the game. Nebraska has had trouble stopping just about anyone on the ground this season, and Saturday was no different. The Lions put 234 yards on the ground after it was […]

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Penn State 37, Nebraska 10: For The Seniors

Penn State’s senior class turned in a strong performance in their final game at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions blew out Nebraska 37-10 to pick up their second straight win. Kaytron Allen set the career rushing record, and Nicholas Singleton tied Saquon Barkley’s career touchdowns record in the win. Emmett Johnson broke a big run […]

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Providence 77, Penn State 65: Friars Outlast Lions

Penn State men’s basketball suffered its first loss of the 2025-26 season, a 77-65 loss to Providence at the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase. Providence opened the game by attacking in the paint, but the Nittany Lions were able to keep pace with a pair of threes from Eli Rice and Freddie Dilione. Neither team […]

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YAY HOOPS: Penn State vs. Providence Open Thread

We’ve got a bit of pre-football action for Nittany Lions fans as Penn State men’s basketball is set to take on Providence as part of the Hall of Fame Showcase. The game will tip at 4 p.m. from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, and be broadcast on TruTV. As always, open thread rules apply. […]

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Penn State vs. Providence Preview: A Tough Spot for Dear Old State

How To Watch Who: Providence FriarsRecord: 3-2When: Saturday, November 22, 4:00 p.m. ESTWhere: Mohegan Sun Arena , Uncasville, CTKenpom Ranking (PSU): 70 (91)TV: TruTVRadio: Penn State Sports NetworkVegas Line: N/AOver/Under: N/A What To Watch For Prediction Penn State is in a tough spot relying on their three top guards. Providence has balance and explosiveness on the perimeter, and their post play is just too […]

19 days ago | 1 read

Early Morning Open Thread: Penn State vs. Nebraska

The Nittany Lions will look to extend their win streak in a “bonus” Whitout under the lights of Beaver Stadium. This season has been far from anything we had hoped for, but at least there’s a chance to send off the seniors the right way in their final game in Happy Valley. WE ARE…

19 days ago | 1 read

Minnesota 3, Penn State 2: Sloppy

No. 5 Penn State took a 2-0 lead in the first period but got outworked and outplayed by Minnesota in a 3-2 loss on Friday. Puck handling was an issue all night for the team, and after losing the lead in the second period, the team fell flat. Reese Laubach scored twice, but the rest […]

20 days ago | 2 reads

The 5 College Football Games to Watch in Week 13

(#22)Missouri at (#8)OklahomaNoon, ABC The Sooners are coming off an emotional, gritty win at Alabama. Now they have to follow it up by facing a physical and dangerous Mizzou squad. Things could get interesting in Norman as Oklahoma looks to remain in the hunt for the SEC crown and playoff berth. This game could also […]

20 days ago | 1 read

Penn State Hockey Series Preview: Minnesota

After No. 5 Penn State lifted its spirits by beating Michigan 4-2 on Saturday, the Nittany Lions will travel to Minneapolis to take on a struggling Minnesota team. Penn State has not swept Minnesota on the road since 2019, but this is a good an opportunity as ever for the Lions to get it done. […]

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20 days ago | 1 read

BSD Mailbag 11/21/24

Jiminsantafe asks: Are we going to win those last two games? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ We very well could, especially if the team plays how they played against Indiana and in the fourth quarter against Michigan State! But as we all know from the rest of this season, just because the team can play this way doesn’t mean […]

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Interviews with Frenemies: Nebraska

Well, I reached out to Nebraska’s SB Nation Site, Corn Nation, for information on the Huskers ahead of Saturday’s game. The staff there didn’t disappoint. In fact, the whole staff showed the hospitality that Nebraska folks have come to be known for in football. Nate, Todd, and Andy – three writers there – each answered […]

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BSD Roundtable: Predicting The Next Penn State Head Coach

Yesterday, we shared our thoughts on who we would pick to be Penn State’s next head coach if we were in charge. Today, we are predicting what Pat Kraft will do. The question today is *who* will Penn State hire? Lando: Eli Drinkwitz Drinkwitz’s name has been mentioned the most more recently, and he seems […]

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BSD Staff Predictions Roundtable: Nebraska

The Lions are back home for Senior Day against Nebraska in a mid-November “White Out.” How does the staff see this one playing out? Chris Penn State plays its final home game of the season against Nebraska, needing a win to try to get back to .500 on the season and strive for bowl eligibility. […]

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Fall Sports Update: Women’s Soccer Advances

Women’s Soccer (10-7-3) The women’s soccer team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the 17th straight year with a 3-0 win over Army. Kaitlyn MacBean, Amelia White, and Dikte Bang each scored a goal to pace the offense. Mackenzie Gress and Amanda Poorbaugh both played in net and combined for a […]

21 days ago | 2 reads

Penn State vs. Nebraska: Game Preview

The Nittany Lions try to make it two wins in a row when Nebraska comes to town for a prime time clash on Senior Day. Penn State (4-6, 1-6) vs. Nebraska (7-3, 4-3) Kickoff: 7 p.m., Beaver Stadium, State College, PA The Betting Line: Penn State -8.5 TV: NBC, 7 p.m., Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Kathryn […]

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YAY HOOPS: Penn State vs. Harvard Open Thread

Penn State looks to continue its unbeaten start with a win over Harvard at the BJC tonight. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30pm on Big Ten Plus. As always, open thread rules apply. No illegal streams, politics, religion, or NSFW content, and be civil.

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